Psalms 76

God is known in Judah

God is honored in Judah; his name is great in Israel. ²Jerusalem is where he lives; Mount Zion is his home. ³There he has broken the fiery arrows of the enemy, the shields and swords and weapons of war. Interlude ⁴You are glorious and more majestic than the everlasting mountains.

⁵Our boldest enemies have been plundered. They lie before us in the sleep of death. No warrior could lift a hand against us. ⁶At the blast of your breath, O God of Jacob, their horses and chariots lay still. ⁷No wonder you are greatly feared! Who can stand before you when your anger explodes?

⁸From heaven you sentenced your enemies; the earth trembled and stood silent before you. ⁹You stand up to judge those who do evil, O God, and to rescue the oppressed of the earth. Interlude ¹⁰Human defiance only enhances your glory, for you use it as a weapon.

¹¹Make vows to the Lord your God, and keep them. Let everyone bring tribute to the Awesome One.a ¹²For he breaks the pride of princes, and the kings of the earth fear him.